Advanced Membrane Catalysts provides modular membrane‑catalyst units that convert raw natural gas at extraction sites into ethylene and propylene, the key feedstocks for plastics and chemicals. Their CATALYNX propane dehydrogenation technology enables on‑site propane conversion, eliminating flaring, reducing transport costs, and creating a new revenue stream for gas producers and petrochemical customers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Large volumes of natural gas are flared at extraction sites, wasting a valuable resource and contributing to emissions while missing the opportunity to produce high‑value chemical feedstocks.
Solution
Advanced Membrane Catalysts offers proprietary membrane‑catalyst modules that can be installed directly at gas wells to convert raw natural gas into ethylene and propylene, the primary building blocks for plastics and chemicals. Their CATALYNX propane dehydrogenation (PDH) technology enables on‑site propane conversion, turning what would be waste gas into profitable chemical products. By integrating the conversion process at the point of extraction, the system eliminates flaring, reduces transportation costs, and creates a new revenue stream from domestic shale gas. The resulting ethylene and propylene are supplied to downstream manufacturers, providing a domestic source of high‑margin feedstocks.
Target Audience
Primary customers are upstream natural gas producers and midstream operators seeking to monetize gas streams, as well as petrochemical companies that require reliable, on‑site sources of ethylene and propylene.
Features
- Membrane‑catalyst reactors designed for deployment at gas extraction sites
- CATALYNX PDH technology that dehydrogenates propane to produce propylene on‑site
- Direct conversion of natural gas to ethylene and propylene, bypassing traditional steam cracking
- Modular, scalable units that integrate with existing well infrastructure
- Process control and monitoring to ensure consistent product quality and safety